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With a JEE Main rank of 72,021 and being a UP domicile:

1. Government Colleges : He might have a chance at some lower-tier government engineering colleges or newer government institutions. Core branches may be harder to get, but emerging branches or specialized programs could be available.
   
   

2. Private Engineering Colleges : He is likely to secure a seat in private engineering colleges, including those with lower cutoffs. Private colleges generally have more flexibility with cutoffs and available seats.
   
   

3. State Colleges : He may have opportunities in state engineering colleges within UP, which could have more accessible cutoffs compared to national-level institutions.
   
   

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   I would recommend you to use JEE college predictor tool by Careers360 to get the list of possible colleges your son can get with his rank.

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   Click on the above link, fill the required details and you will get the list of possible colleges at your son's rank.

   
   

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   Thank you and wishing all the best for your son's bright future.